Adam began playing the piano in 1978. He was trained classically and competed and performed all throughout childhood. He received his bachelor of music degree in piano performance in 2002 from CU Boulder, where he studied with Doris Lehnert, Robert Spillman, and David Korevaar. Revell then went on to earn a Master's degree in jazz performance and pedagogy, also from CU Boulder, studying with John "Chip" Stephens, and Pat Bianchi.

Adam has since been part of many bands, combos, and other musical projects. He has performed in Germany, Italy, Alaska, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, and many other venues across the US. From 2005 to 2008, Adam was the keyboardist in The Motet, which gave him the opportunity to play at many festivals and venues, including Red Rocks in Morrison, CO. Revell was the keys player in John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light in 2009 and 2010. In 2010 Adam released his first album, entitled "Triple Leaf" on the Dazzle Recordings label. The band, Adam Revell & Essence Rider, performed in the Denver Metro area for several years.

Revell is a dedicated piano teacher and performing musician. He is the pianist for Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden. in 2013, keyboardist Stephen Thurston and Revell formed The Outer Reaches a progressive synth trio with two keyboardists and drums. Revell is actively engaged in playing as a freelance and studio musician in the Denver metro area. He has recently been performing with Nina Storey, Kim Dawson, AnDré Mali, Selasee Atiase, Pete and Claire Lewis Quartet, Diane Castro, Rockslide, Wellington Bullings, and others.